It's rare that it happens, but I agree with Amcolph and CB on the issue of "HOTS." It's a teaching method. Could it be abused? Absolutely, but then so can any other teaching method so I see no reason to discard it out of hand.

"No matter how dark the moment, love and hope are always possible." George Chakiris

“For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible.” Stuart Chase

So, "critical thinking" turns out to be a code word for liberal brainwashing of our kids. And of course, no critical thinking on the part of those who buy into it, who think it fine to propagandize our children.

Hogwash. HOTS is method, not content.

HOTS is method .. when taught by Conservatives .... HOTS is brainwashing when taught by high and mighty Liberals who wish to rule the world and control "behavior". Focus on that word Amcoph .. behavior .. that is what was written in the opposition letter regarding HOTS.

So, "critical thinking" turns out to be a code word for liberal brainwashing of our kids. And of course, no critical thinking on the part of those who buy into it, who think it fine to propagandize our children.

Hogwash. HOTS is method, not content.

HOTS is method .. when taught by Conservatives .... HOTS is brainwashing when taught by high and mighty Liberals who wish to rule the world and control "behavior".

So you feel free to rant like that, but when I suggest that lurking amongst Conservatives might be individuals capable of contemplating asassination I've gone over the mark?

Bah!

The truth is, Fundamentalists of the Religious Right don't want their kids learning critical thinking skills. Their doctrine won't stand up to it.